Cipollini

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The prosciutto, fontina and arugula pizza is a customer favorite at Cipollini in Manhasset.

Maliblue

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The raw bar is an elemental part of Maliblue in Lido Beach. But it also serves a lot of steamers, lobster tacos, lobster rolls, baked clams oreganata and pan-seared branzino to balance the burgers, po'boys and chicken-Caesar salad wraps. The umbrellas unfurl in front of the sleek, contemporary restaurant.

Maliblue

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The lobster tacos at Maliblue in Lido Beach.

Wall's Wharf

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Wall's Wharf in Bayville has been hosting diners for more than 60 years. The casual, seafood-centric eatery delivers a fine waterfront view along with the finfish and shellfish. Sesame-crusted tuna, baked clams, pan-seared diver sea scallops and crabcakes vie with burgers, nachos and quesadillas.

Wall's Wharf

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Sesame-crusted tuna at Wall's Wharf in Bayville.

Ocean

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The remade restaurant at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, Ocean serves seafood raw and cooked, American fare and one of the best views of Long Island Sound. The alfresco tables face a gentle curve of coastline. The "sunset lounge" menu features lobster sliders, fish tacos, a raw bar, salads, shrimp quesadillas, a clambake for one and great desserts.

Ocean

Singleton's Seafood Shack

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Singleton's is in the bay pavilion at Tobay Beach in Massapequa and, naturally, offers a bayside view to accompany the casual cuisine. That fare is geared toward seafood. Popular choices include the lobster rolls, whole lobsters, crabcakes, steamers, baked clams and cuts of finfish such as salmon and tuna.

Singleton's Seafood Shack

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The beet tower at Singleton's Seafood Shack in Massapequa.

Turkuaz Grill

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Have your taste of Turkey alfresco at the friendly Turkuaz Grill in Riverhead, where the all the tables are full of Mediterranean flavors. The modest restaurant sends out fine baba ghanoush, white bean salad, chicken kebabs, gyros with marinated lamb, wraps and assorted small plates.

Turkuaz Grill

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A grilled whole sea bass is served with bulgur rice at Turkuaz Grill in Riverhead.

Wave Seafood Kitchen

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Soft-shell tempura crab with avocado and local watermelon at Wave Seafood Kitchen in Port Jefferson.

Navy Beach

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At Navy Beach in Montauk, your outdoor table sits on the beach. It's a delightful site, alternately lively and serene. And the food often is very good. Some favorites: clam-and-corn chowder, shrimp-and-corn fritters, octopus a la plancha, buttermilk fried chicken, seviche, the lobster-and-clam bake and the burger.

Navy Beach

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A crab cake served at Navy Beach in Montauk.

East Hampton Point

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One of the prettiest perches on the East End, East Hampton Point serves appealing options including mussels with smoky tomato broth; roasted wild striped bass; lamb meatballs; "EHP bouillabaisse," and grilled maple-soy Berkshire pork chop.

East Hampton Point

Clam Bar

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Is there a more summery place to eat? Either under the umbrella or in full sun, Clam Bar in Amagansett serves up the season along the Napeague stretch. And that means an excellent lobster roll, generous and flavorful. Also recommended are spicy crab-sweet corn chowder and fried oysters.

Clam Bar

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Tomato stuffed with lobster salad is served at Clam Bar in Amagansett.